Andrew: Yeah, it all boils down to the fan support. Because they are the ones that keep the dream alive. They come to shows and they buy a shirt and wear it and then wear it to the shows.
Cory: As much work as we put in they put in just as much.
Mike: It’s also cool that Tyler our drummer started off as a fan of the band and he’s become a part of the band because when we were looking for a drummer he would always tell us, "You know I'm a fan of you guys. If you ever need a drummer, let me know." To the point where all of our photographers are people who discovered us or, were fans of the band or, tour managers. You know everyone is a part of the family because it's not just with people we know or, friends or, whatever. It's all come very organically and naturally which is very cool.
Anzzia: Yeah, which leads me to my next question. You guys have quite the following happening on social media. How did you come about it? Was this a grassroots type of following or, what happened there?
Andrew: Damien and I, when we first started the band Summer 2013 and we didn't even have like, other members. We didn't have a drummer or, a bass player. We were really trying to get the wheels moving on this because we really believed in it. So, we just started hitting social media hard. The few small demos are you know, I think merged before we even have songs recordings. We have just been pushing it hard. In 2018 where people can connect with musicians and bands and artists across the world without having to leave the couch. If we're able to make that connection early enough and build their trust over the years then it's better then waiting
until we had all of this music out and then
we're ready to play shows. We've just
been hitting it hard for years and also
trying to stay relevant and posting
as much as we can even if it's
repetitive. Keeping our names
on people's tongues and
on top of that we've
revisit it
and we add
little bits and
pieces to it. That's
so different than how
we were doing things
before because when we
were starting to get into the
previous album cycle so many
things involving tours and media
releases were starting to happen that,
like Andrew said, we felt a little pressed for time getting into the studio. As a result, the creative process wasn't as cohesive and lucid as it is now. It's just been really cool to see that true Felicity sound start to really develop and come out. The next release, whenever it does happen or, two releases from now, but always having irons in the fire and getting closer and closer to what that authentic Felicity sound is going to be. That's the path we are on right now.
Anzzia: I like that. You’re building your brand and solidifying it.
Mike: Exactly and our hashtag is #WeAreFelicity and we kind of bill it as like, this is a movement, you know? We are all a part of Felicity and you can be a part of it too.
Cory: Yeah and it is kind of like a family, in essence, you know? We don't want ourselves to feel like we're the only band. Like, it's just us five. We try to make all of our fans, our supporters, our friends, our family, we try to get everybody involved with it. So, we'll let people listen to pre-pros we have or, just ideas. Also to get their feedback on it and see what other people think and their interests. Because if someone is going to be paying for it we want them to be proud of it as much as we are.
Anzzia: Exactly, that's a great idea! You don't see many bands saying, "Hey, we let people listen a little bit beforehand and get feedback." That's awesome!